Cambric Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cambric Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 36.6 N,1 54.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.610000
  • Longitude: 1.903333
Water Depth 150 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name CAMBRIC
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.2 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3403
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 14M W OF CAPE CHERCHELL, ALGERIA. (LLWW1 & WW1SL). POSN 363636N, 015412E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W H COCKERLINE & CO. PASSAGE TUNIS FOR ORAN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK 14M W OF CAPE CHERCHELL, ALGERIA. 24 CREW, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN WERE KILLED, FOUR MEN TAKEN PRISONER. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the CAMBRIC wreck located?

The CAMBRIC wreck is located at coordinates 36 36.6 N,1 54.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CAMBRIC?

The seabed around the CAMBRIC lies at approximately 150 meters deep.

When did the CAMBRIC sink?

The CAMBRIC sank on Oct 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CAMBRIC discovered?

The wreck of the CAMBRIC was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CAMBRIC belong to?

The CAMBRIC belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the CAMBRIC?

The CAMBRIC had a tonnage of 3403 tons.

What type of wreck is the CAMBRIC?

The CAMBRIC is classified as a steam ship.

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